Former US National Team defender and World Cup veteran Carlos Llamosa will be joining fellow National Team alumnus Preki Radosavljevic's coaching staff at Chivas USA.
The following is a press release from Major League Soccer --
CARSON, CA (Jan 28, 2009) MLS -- Chivas USA Head Coach Preki today announced the hiring of Carlos Llamosa, a World Cup veteran and MLS Cup winner, as the Red-and-White’s new Assistant Coach. The Colombian-born Llamosa, who played in MLS from 1997-2007, including his final two seasons with Chivas USA, made 29 appearances with the United States National Team after gaining U.S. citizenship in 1998.
“We are happy to welcome Carlos Llamosa back to the Chivas USA family as part of our technical staff,” said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki Radosavljevic. “I have coached and played with Carlos and I am confident he will bring to our group the same commitment, winning mentality and sharp eye for the game that led him to success in his playing career.”
Born June 30, 1969 in Palmira, Colombia, Llamosa immigrated to the United States as a 22-year old in 1991, after five years as a professional in Colombia. Playing in local leagues in New York City, he was spotted by then-D.C. United coach Bruce Arena, who selected him in the 1997 Supplemental Draft. Llamosa then began an MLS career in which he won two MLS Cups (1997, 1999) and was a three-time All-Star (1999, 2001, 2002), playing for D.C., Miami, New England, and Chivas USA in 2006 and 2007.
Llamosa became a naturalized U.S. citizen on Oct. 23, 1998, and two weeks later made his debut for the United States National Team. The defender played a total of 29 matches with the U.S. between 1998 and 2002, including appearances in the 2002 World Cup victories over Portugal and Mexico. Llamosa – who officially begins his duties as Chivas USA Assistant Coach at today’s first practice session – holds a U.S. Soccer Federation “A” License.
